as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
Stone Age attitudes about the raising of children
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Stone Age
Adjective
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Many old documents are written in an archaic hand the practice of which has fallen out of use.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025 -
The name is inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeastern Sicily and features sculptural accents that echo archaic forms.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, with the opening of the Alaska Railroad in 1923, followed by the replacement of horse traffic with automobiles, travelers were able to go faster and farther, rendering many of the roadhouses obsolete.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Over time, the concern is that the cafe’s role as the heart of Parisian society will become obsolete, Mr. Fontaine said, as the younger generation turns to the coffee shop.—
Vivian Song,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 47th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games lands at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs this weekend with pipers, dancing, animals, artisan craft vendors, axe throwing, archery, a medieval camp, children’s activities, food and drinks, Highland athletics and more.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, Vox commissioned me to write a story about medieval Catholic ideas and the radical transformation of American politics that had vaulted Donald Trump to the presidency.—
Peter H. Schwartz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the wooden bleachers inside the antiquated stadium were covered by 84,059 seat cushions with an Apple logo, a marketing decision that Steve Jobs personally approved when approached by an NFL executive.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the most perplexing and seemingly antiquated features of City Hall got a lot of use Tuesday: a bulletin board where motions are posted for public viewing.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But evidence of when prehistoric people started eating meat has been difficult to find.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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These prehistoric people most closely followed a Mediterranean-like diet.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both the garter toss and bouquet toss do contain some rather dated assumptions.—
Ivana Rihter,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grey Flooring There is nothing that will look more dated than grey flooring in 2025.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Women and adults younger than 45 are more likely than men and older adults to say that moderate drinking is bad for health, as were Democrats and independents.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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On the day of the shooting, Nixon-Clark was 16 years and 9 months old, just shy of reaching legal status as an adult.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2025
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